Serbia vs Netherlands prediction 27.09.2026 | Nations League
Serbia
Kick off:
Date:
Netherlands
1
7.50
X
4.50
2
1.42
Contents
- Competition: Nations League
- Date: 27th September 2026
- Kick-off: 17:00 UK / 18:00 CEST
- Venue: Stadion Rajko Mitić
The Dutch travel to Belgrade, and honestly, the fearsome "Marakana" atmosphere always gives me goosebumps. It’s pure hostility. Serbia loves a scrap. They possess that unpredictable, fiery talent capable of completely wrecking your Sunday. But what about the Netherlands under new boss Xavi? Pure class. Their fluid, possession-heavy style is mesmerizing when hitting top gear. The hosts will definitely try to bully them physically. The Oranje must hold their nerve. Expect total chaos. Let's dig into the numbers to find the best betting value.
Serbia vs Netherlands H2H stats
The Netherlands dominates this fixture historically with six wins from ten meetings. Serbia trails with just three. Their clashes are usually tight affairs, but the Dutch won the only modern World Cup encounter in 2006. The average number of goals scored when these two teams meet is 2.9 goals per game.
Serbia team overview
Serbia prepares for this one on the back of a frustrating sequence. The Eagles failed to win a single match at Euro 2024, crashing out with two draws and a defeat.
Veljko Paunović’s men then narrowly avoided relegation in the last Nations League cycle and just lost their Group A2 opener 2-1 against Greece in midweek. Playing on home soil doesn't offer much comfort right now.
They have lost three of their last four competitive games in Belgrade, including that humiliating 5-0 defeat to the Three Lions during the last World Cup qualifiers.
I'm personally keeping an eye on Andrija Živković, who immediately justified his presence by scoring their solitary goal against the Greeks.
The PAOK winger will shoulder the entire creative burden here. Crucially, the roster is heavily depleted because star forwards Dušan Vlahović and Aleksandar Mitrović are both missing due to recent injuries.
Last matches of Serbia
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Serbia
1 : 2
Greece
UEFA Nations League
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Mexico
5 : 1
Serbia
Friendly International
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Cape Verde Islands
3 : 0
Serbia
Friendly International
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Serbia
2 : 1
Saudi Arabia
Friendly International
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Spain
3 : 0
Serbia
Friendly International
Serbia lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Filip Stanković
Defenders
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17
Kosta Nedeljković
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16
Strahinja Eraković
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3
Strahinja Pavlović
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25
Stefan Bukinac
Midfielders
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6
Vanja Dragojević
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10
Aleksandar Stanković
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14
Andrija Živković
Forwards
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24
Petar Stanić
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21
Vladimir Lučić
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8
Luka Jović
Netherlands team overview
Netherlands enters this one searching for an explicit statement of intent under fresh guidance. The Oranje must bounce back from a disappointing 2026 World Cup run where they crashed out in the round of 32 against Morocco.
Xavi’s men subsequently kicked off their new campaign with a dramatic, hard-fought 1-1 draw against Germany. Playing on the road, they currently boast three wins from their last four away competitive matches.
I honestly love watching Cody Gakpo, who saved the day with an incredible 90th-minute equalizer on Thursday night to keep their momentum alive. The Liverpool forward is consistently delivering when it matters most for his country.
Striker Brian Brobbey was forced off with a bad hamstring tear, while Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay completely missed the roster selection.
Last matches of Netherlands
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Netherlands
1 : 1
Germany
UEFA Nations League
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Netherlands
2 : 3
Morocco
World Cup
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Netherlands
5 : 1
Sweden
World Cup
-
Netherlands
2 : 2
Japan
World Cup
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Netherlands
2 : 1
Uzbekistan
Friendly International
Netherlands lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Bart Verbruggen
Defenders
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22
Denzel Dumfries
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6
Jan Paul van Hecke
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4
Virgil van Dijk
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15
Micky van de Ven
Midfielders
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8
Ryan Gravenberch
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26
Quinten Timber
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14
Tijjani Reijnders
Forwards
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7
Crysencio Summerville
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19
Mexx Meerdink
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11
Cody Gakpo
Prediction
I usually hate backing away favorites in Belgrade, but the visitors possess too much quality. Defensively, the Dutch are a total mess right now. They'll leak at least one goal. However, Serbia’s missing firepower is the ultimate dealbreaker here. Expect Xavi's slick team to completely dominate possession and patiently carve through the hosts' physical block. It won't be a blowout. A gritty 2-1 away triumph feels like the perfect bet.
Three reasons we expect three or more goals in this game
- Netherlands are without a clean sheet in their last nine matches.
- Serbia failed to score in only one of their last four competitive games.
- Bets on over 2.5 goals won in each of the last six games of Serbia.
Main prediction Serbia - Netherlands
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22bet
1.68
Serbia vs Netherlands standings in UEFA Nations League
| Group 2 | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greece | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 2 | Germany | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Serbia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 0 |